[Email from Mary Matalin to Charles C. Francis, March 9, 1999] (open access)

[Email from Mary Matalin to Charles C. Francis, March 9, 1999]

An email from Mary Matalin to Charles C. Francis about wanting to meet him and her response to the Republican Party's stance on gay and lesbian issues.
Date: March 9, 1999
Creator: Matalin, Mary
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Email from Mary Matalin to Charles Francis, August 21, 2002] (open access)

[Email from Mary Matalin to Charles Francis, August 21, 2002]

An email from Mary J. Matalin to Charles C. Francis about a meeting she had with Mary Cheney and the money Francis' group, the Republican Unity Coalition, had raised for senatorial campaigns.
Date: August 21, 2002
Creator: Matalin, Mary J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Email from Scott Evertz to Lawrence Q. Fleischer, April 28, 2003] (open access)

[Email from Scott Evertz to Lawrence Q. Fleischer, April 28, 2003]

An email from Scott Evertz to Lawrence A. Fleischer, and Karl C. Rove who is CC'd, about the recent comments made by Senator Rick Santorum. Included is a chain of previous emails.
Date: April 28, 2003
Creator: Evertz, Scott
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Email from Walter Olson to the BQ Friends List, June 27, 1998] (open access)

[Email from Walter Olson to the BQ Friends List, June 27, 1998]

Email from Walter Olson to the BQ Friends List about current issues within gay activist circles. One of the things mentioned is an article within the publication 'Human Events' that comments on Charles Francis' influence over George W. Bush and his "homosexual activist" status.
Date: June 27, 1998
Creator: Olson, Walter
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Email to Charles C. Francis, June 11, 1998] (open access)

[Email to Charles C. Francis, June 11, 1998]

Email to Charles C. Francis containing two articles covering the what GOP spokesman Robert Black said about the Log Cabin Republicans of Texas. The first is from the Dallas Morning News and covers Gov. George W. Bush's response to the issue and the second is from the Star Telegram and covers the demonstration that is being planned in response. Some lines are underlined and there is a note at the top that reads "'High Noon' Fort Worth". A fax number is included at the top as well.
Date: June 11, 1998
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Email with a letter from the Austin American-Statesman] (open access)

[Email with a letter from the Austin American-Statesman]

An email containing a section of a letter from the Austin American-Statesman. The letter covers the actions of GOP leaders towards the Log Cabin Republicans of Texas surrounding the Republican Convention in Fort Worth, Texas. One spokesman, Robert Black, compared the group to the KKK and labeled it a hate group.
Date: June 6, 1998
Creator: Elizondo, Juan B., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
["An Evening with Mary Cheney" invite with note on back] (open access)

["An Evening with Mary Cheney" invite with note on back]

An invitation to a reception titled "An Evening with Mary Cheney" sent out by the Republican Unity Coalition. In the space that the recipient is meant to fill out an arrow pointing down and the word "over" is written. On the back of the invitation is a handwritten note from the recipient that reads "PLEASE REMOVE MY NAME FROM YOUR LIST. GAY REPUBLICANS ARE THE SAME AS THE JEWS WHO Collaborated WITH THE NAZIS - ALL ABOUT PERSONAL SELF INTEREST. MARY CHENEY is GAY WHEN IT SUITS HER. WHY ISN'T SHE CAMPAIGNING IN MIAMI? YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED. Howard Bragman".
Date: 2002
Creator: Bragman, Howard
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Facsimile from Charles Francis to Gov. Bush and Karen Hughes, April 8, 1999] (open access)

[Facsimile from Charles Francis to Gov. Bush and Karen Hughes, April 8, 1999]

A facsimile from Charles C. Francis to Governor George W. Bush and Karen Hughes referring to something that they spoke about previously and to a conversation he had with reporter Rick Berke. At the bottom is Charles Francis' contact info.
Date: April 8, 1999
Creator: Francis, Charles C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
["A Falling Out Among Friends" article, March 8, 2004] (open access)

["A Falling Out Among Friends" article, March 8, 2004]

An article, written by Debra Rosenberg and Mark Miller for Newsweek, about President George W. Bush's support of the marriage amendment that would ban gay and lesbian marriages at the federal level. It includes the response of Charles C. Francis and other gay and lesbian Republicans. An advertisement follows the article.
Date: March 8, 2004
Creator: Rosenberg, Debra & Miller, Mark
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Fax from Karen Hughes to Charles Francis, June 10, 1998] (open access)

[Fax from Karen Hughes to Charles Francis, June 10, 1998]

Facsimile message from Karen Hughes to Charles C. Francis about a report from the Associated Press covering the Log Cabin Republican's protest. At the bottom of the page is a confidentiality notice and contact information for the office of Governor George W. Bush. The report is not included.
Date: June 10, 1998
Creator: Hughes, Karen
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Faxed letter from Charles C. Francis to Karen Hughes, July 11, 2001] (open access)

[Faxed letter from Charles C. Francis to Karen Hughes, July 11, 2001]

A letter that was faxed to Karen Hughes from Charles C. Francis. The letter is about an issue surrounding the Salvation Army and their position on gay and lesbian workers and rights. Francis expresses his concerns for President George W. Bush to be labeled as anti-gay due to the issue and also expresses his hopes to meet and discuss the issue.
Date: July 11, 2001
Creator: Francis, Charles C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
["A friend indeed?" article, June 8, 1999] (open access)

["A friend indeed?" article, June 8, 1999]

An article, written by Chris Bull for The Advocate, about hopes for George W. Bush's future actions and policies on gay and lesbian rights. It highlights Bush's friendship with Charles C. Francis and includes the words of other activists and people interested in the topic.
Date: June 8, 1999
Creator: Bull, Chris
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Front page of 'The Washington Blade', August 4, 2000] (open access)

[Front page of 'The Washington Blade', August 4, 2000]

The front page of the LGBT newspaper 'The Washington Blade' with various articles on it. At the top are "D.C. Gay liaison fired", "Over the rainbow", and "Double whammy". Below are sections of three other articles titled "Something about Mary", "'We shut them out'", and "Working the lavender tranches". The majority of articles are about the gay and lesbian response to recent Republican policies and political events.
Date: August 4, 2000
Creator: The Washington Blade
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Gay and Republican, But Not Necessarily Disloyal to President" article, March 9, 2004] (open access)

["Gay and Republican, But Not Necessarily Disloyal to President" article, March 9, 2004]

An article written by David D. Kirkpatrick for the New York Times about President George W. Bush's recent move against gay marriage and the responses from several gay and lesbian Republicans who still wish to support him. Another partial article is included in the clippings titled "Reports of Rape in Pacific Spur Air Force Steps".
Date: March 9, 2004
Creator: Kirkpatrick, David D.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Gay GOP Group Barred From Convention] (open access)

[Gay GOP Group Barred From Convention]

A news release from the Log Cabin Republicans of Texas to their members. The piece covers the Republican party's decision to bar the Log Cabin Republicans from having a booth during the Convention, which was held in Fort Worth. It also discusses the group's priorities and goals to clarify for readers.
Date: June 4, 1998
Creator: Log Cabin Republicans of Texas, Inc.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
["A Gay Old Party" article, August 1, 2000] (open access)

["A Gay Old Party" article, August 1, 2000]

An article, written by David Brooks for The Weekly Standard, about a recent lunch get-together for gay and lesbian Republicans. It also focuses on Charles C. Francis and his role in Republican circles.
Date: August 1, 2000
Creator: Brooks, David
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Gay Republicans protest convention treatment" article] (open access)

["Gay Republicans protest convention treatment" article]

An article from The Dallas Morning News written by Todd J. Gillman. The piece covers the rally held by the Log Cabin Republicans of Texas protesting their unfair treatment from Republican Convention leaders as well as from spokesman Robert Black, who likened the group to the KKK.
Date: June 1998
Creator: Gillman, Todd J.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Gays Visit Bush But His Views Are Unchanged" article, April 14, 2000] (open access)

["Gays Visit Bush But His Views Are Unchanged" article, April 14, 2000]

A section of an article, written by Alison Mitchell for The New York Times, about a meeting between Presidential candidate George W. Bush and a group of gay and lesbian Republicans. The piece is located on the front page of the paper among several other articles.
Date: August 14, 2000
Creator: Mitchell, Alison
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
["GOP Group Calls for Tolerance Towards Gays" article, January 21, 2001] (open access)

["GOP Group Calls for Tolerance Towards Gays" article, January 21, 2001]

An article, written by Edward Walsh for The Washington Post, about the Republican Unity Coalition and their calls to include gay and lesbian Republicans in the party. It also mentions the Log Cabin Republicans.
Date: January 21, 2001
Creator: Walsh, Edward
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Handwritten note from Scott Evertz to Charles Francis, May 1, 2001] (open access)

[Handwritten note from Scott Evertz to Charles Francis, May 1, 2001]

A handwritten note from Scott Evertz to Charles C. Francis thanking him. The note reads "Dear Charles, You really are a a dear friend, excellent advisor, & true Texas gentleman. Thanks so much for your friendship & your counsel. All the best, Scott". It was written on White House stationery.
Date: May 1, 2001
Creator: Evertz, Scott
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Houston Chronicle quotes and information, June 6, 1998] (open access)

[Houston Chronicle quotes and information, June 6, 1998]

A document with quotes and statements from the Log Cabin Republicans of Texas, Robert Black, Steve Labinski, and Cecile Richards surrounding the issues between the group and some GOP leaders.
Date: June 6, 1998
Creator: Houston Chronicle
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
["An Inauguration of Republican Unity" invitation] (open access)

["An Inauguration of Republican Unity" invitation]

An invitation to an event titled, "An Inauguration of Republican Unity". The inaugural breakfast event was hosted by the Republican Unity Coalition to honor the election of President George W. Bush and Vice President Richard B. Cheney.
Date: January 19, 2001
Creator: The Republican Unity Coalition
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
["Justices, 6-3, Legalize Gay Sexual Conduct in Sweeping Reversal of Court's '86 Ruling" article, JUne 27, 2003] (open access)

["Justices, 6-3, Legalize Gay Sexual Conduct in Sweeping Reversal of Court's '86 Ruling" article, JUne 27, 2003]

An article on the front page of The New York Times, written by Linda Greenhouse, that covers the ruling of the Supreme Court on the Lawrence v Texas case overturning the ban on gay sexual conduct. Another article about New York's under-financed schools shares the cover page.
Date: June 27, 2003
Creator: Greenhouse, Linda
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles Francis to Alan Simpson, April 11, 2002] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Francis to Alan Simpson, April 11, 2002]

A letter from Charles C. Francis to Senator Alan Simpson about Mary Cheney joining the Republican Unity Coalition. It also mentions an upcoming meeting and the Cody Statement. At the bottom is a note with contact info for Laurie Rosen.
Date: April 11, 2002
Creator: Francis, Charles C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library